How severe is CVE-2000-0090?

CVE-2000-0090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2000-0090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0090?

CVE-2000-0090 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0090?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-0090 published?

CVE-2000-0090 was published on 2000-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0090

CVE-2000-0090 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Workstation
Published: 2000-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VMWare 1.1.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0090?: VMWare 1.1.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-0090?: CVE-2000-0090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2000-0090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0090?: CVE-2000-0090 primarily affects Vmware Workstation. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-0090 published?: CVE-2000-0090 was published on 2000-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workstation:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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